Final Master Work

1. ANDRÉS PADILLA ARDILA
M a s t e r i n C o l l e c t i v e H o u s i n g 2 0 2 3

2. I N D E X
s p e c i a l i t y
renaturing campamento
city link
green houses
kyaka II refugee camp
climatic typologies
w o r k s h o p
250 cooperative social housing dwellings
underground culture
domestic fragments

3. r e n a t u r i n g c a m p a m e n t o
Madrid, Spain · Urban design
Teachers José María Ezquiaga, Gemma Peribáñez · MCH 2023
Team · Fredy Quispe, Samira Taubmann, Stephany Pavón
Situated southeast of Madrid, the New District stands as a pivotal element in the city’s expansion and metropolitan forest
plans, covering nearly 135 hectares. The proposal is conceived as a system that follows three distinct lines: nature, the
existing, and connectivity.
The project aims to create a sustainable, just, flexible, and well-being-focused community for Campamento residents by
generating versatile and innovative living and working spaces. A key focus is developing 15-minute districts that seamlessly
offer services, amenities, and green spaces, complemented by efficient public and pedestrian transportation systems. The
green system revolves around the river recovery, connecting with the expansive natural landscapes of the Madrid region.

4. Vegetation
Water
Nature
Félix Castelló (1634)
Built Connectivity
Location Forest ring plan Metropolitan forest plan
Valchico wetland
1
Creek of Valchico
2
Green public spaces
Green private spaces
Creek of Meaques
3
Campamento forest
2

5. Uses
Biodiversity
Heights
Services - Neighborhoods - blocks
Military Center
Sports and cultural facility
Industry and working areas
Housing
Centro de educación infantíl
Geographic center (Army)
Private education center
Military sport facility La Dehesa
Supermarket
21 m
3-6 m
3-6 m
9 m
15 m 21 m
12 m
21 m
12 m
3-4 m
School
Sport center Campamento
Museum
Equestrian military school

6. Connections
Transport - mobility
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Process - Scaling existing blocks and green areas
Process
Parque Berlin: 63,210.30m2
Campo del Moro: 175,777.00 m2
Madrid Río: 530,557.08m2
Parque de pradolongo: 599.301m2
Parque Entrevías: 852,670.17m2
Parque del oeste: 777.335m2
A B C D E F
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7. Green connections
Nature - city scale, mid scale, neighborhood scale
es - nature - city scale, mid scale, neighborhood scale
Existing
rivers
Grey water
channel
Strategies - built - sectors
Built - sectors
Watersources
Grey water channel
Existing rivers

8. Typology
Content
Existing buildings
Subtract
Commerce: neighborhood scale
commerce
Housing
Cultural
Office
Education
Sports
Farming
es - built - typology Strategies - built - typology
Sports
Commerce: neighborhood
Office
Farming
Commerce
Housing
Cultural
Education

9. Metro station
Connection - axes - mesh
Connection - parks
Bus station
es - connection - metro station Strategies - connection - parks

10. Let´s play
Permeability
+Grip +Contour
Block
Grid
Primary, secondary and terciary streets
Close perimeter Perimeter opening
Interior high density Interior medium density
Interior low density Proposal

11. Program
Master plan
Sections
Density
A 2
1 3
Commerce: Local
Housing
Office
Education
Commerce: City
Cultural
Medium
Low
High

12. Section 2
Section A
Sector 1 Sector 2 Sector 3
Section 1 and 3
Cycling safe lines Make connections
to nature
Intergenerational
spaces
Spaces for exercise
and recreation
Walkable enviroments
Cycling safe lines Make connections
to nature
Walkable enviroments

13. Sector 1 - Nature Sector 1 - Connectivity
Sector 1 - Built
A - A
Sector 1
Sector 1
Sector 1
Pedestrian permeability
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
B
B
A - A
A - A
B - B
B - B
B - B
Commerce 2
Housing
Office
Education
Commerce 1
Cultural

14. Sector 2 - Nature
Sector 3 - Nature
A - A
B - B
A - A
B - B
Sector 2
A A
B
B
Sector 3
A A
B
B

15. c i t y l i n k
Madrid Nuevo Norte, Spain · City sciences
Teachers Julia Landaburu and Susana Isabel · MCH 2023
Team · Fredy Quispe, Samira Taubmann, Stephany Pavón, Camila Cano
At an urban scale, our role is to serve as a catalyst, fostering a green connection with the Sierra del Prado, Madrid’s green
ring, and the metropolitan forest. Following a thorough analysis of the site, our proposal is grounded in three key systems:
nature, diversity, and equity. This strategic approach aims to confront the challenges presented by physical constraints, such
as extensive train lines, while addressing social disparities and re-establishing connections with the existing city. A pivotal
aspect of the proposal is the harmonious coexistence of the old and the new. Transforming pre-existing slums into the focal
point of new public spaces aims to create environments where existing communities can seamlessly “feel at home” in the
future. Public space serves as an organizational system, identity reference, and mediating element between the city and its
inhabitants.

16. Sectors
New intentions: Nature
Reality: No nature
Diversity
No diversity
Equity
No equity
Nature - Primary and second corridors
Neighborhoods
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17. Facilities - 60% Housing, 40% Commerce, facilities, cultural
Exisiting buildings
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New + existing
Accesible roads
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New
Existing
Social Housing
Commerce: City
Sports
Cultural
Public space
Commerce: Local
Education
Health
Existing Primary
Secondary
Tertiary

18. Bus stops
Metro stations
0 500 m
0 500 m
Master plan
Green public spaces
0 500 m
0 500 m
New bus stops
Existing bus stops
New metro stops
Existing metro stops

19. g r e e n h o u s e s
Reykjavik, Iceland · Constuction & tecnology
Teachers from Arup office · MCH 2023
Collaborated with · Isabel Monsalve, Jero Nazur, Krishna Yadav
The project in Reykjavik aims to densify and unify an old port structure, creating a versatile urban environment that supports
fishing, commerce, culture, and residential uses.
Housing units are strategically designed with a southern orientation, to harness maximum sunlight exposure. Additionally,
the patios serve as greenhouses to provide natural heating for interior spaces, ensuring comfort during both winter and
summer and minimizes significantly the need for artificial heating. Central to our project is a commitment to industrialized
construction. We employ a singular type of prefabricated wooden housing module, minimizing fixed elements and optimizing
the efficiency of finishes and installations.

20. Iceland ́s exports and exchange rate developments
Number of nuclear families by familiy type
Amsterdam - Patio Houses
Location - New site
Reykjavik
Amsterdam
Reykjavik - Laugardalur
Amsterdam - Sporenburg Masterplan Target profile
35,000 Married couple
without children
Married couple with
children
Union
with children
Single
with children
Union
without children
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
2000 2005 2010 2015 2020

22. Circulations
Volumetric Interior patios
Solar path and green houses Protection from the wind
Footprint
Latitude: 52o22 ́22”
Temperature: 1o to 20o
Sun hours 8h - 16h
Project DNA
Patios
Row houses (separate entry)
Harbour (proximity to water)
Context adjustments Lat.: 64o08 ́07”
Temperature: -9o to 12o
Sun hours 4h - 21h
Project DNA
All facing south (maximum sun exposure)
Patios as green houses (winter and summer gardens)
Maintain row houses (separate entry)
Harbour proximity to water for working reasons
Tilted roofs for snow and maximum sun exposure
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23. Services diagram adjustment Floor plans
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project project

24. material history
Facade detail section
Turf houses Stone and timer houses
Icelandic rockwool
Corrugated iron houses
structure
Pinned articulation
Roller articulation
Deep foundation
Post + beam
Bracing Two unit modules
With articulations
Articulation with adjacent unit
CEILING FINISH 50 mm multi-layer
wood panels
Corrugated / corten steel cladding
5 mm thick
Vapour breathable, waterproof membrane
0.2 mm thick
Metal sections for corrugated sheet,
C - section
Icelandic rockwool insulation,
100 mm thick
Icelandic rockwool insulation,
200 mm thick
Permeable polyurethane lining,
1.5 mm thick
Timber panel,
75 mm thick
Glazing, 2 layers,
48 mm thick
STRUCTURE, timber column,
400 x 140 mm thick
INTERIOR FINISH 18 mm multi-layer
wood panel
VAPOUR BARRIER, polyethylene sheet,
0.2 mm thick
Silicone seal with polyethylene backing
Aluminum window straps fixed to window &
structure

25. Disassembling process section - floor plan
1A. Housing north half
1B. Housing south half
2. Workspace
3. Accesses & greenhouse
Disassembling process section - section
1A. Housing north half
1B. Housing south half
2. Workspace
3. Accesses & greenhouse
3 3 2 3
1A 1B
0 5 m
industralization
Logistics, timber providers to assembly plant
Bracing for transport and crane
Modules inside cargo ships
Assebly plant to site
Emma Maerks Cargo Vessel
397 m
Iceland
Denmark
Glulam Assembly Factory
Reykjavik
Reykjavik
Site
4 days /2300 km
2,80 km
130 m
Components - modules 1A & 1B
Components - module 2
A. Structure
B. Facades
C. Slabes & stairs
D. Turf roof
B
B
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A. Structure
B. Facades
C. Interior wall
D. Turf roof
E. Metalic roof
D
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B
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3 3 2 3
1A 1B

26. Accesses and green houses
Module 1B
Module 2
Assembly process, module 1A

27. K y a k a I I r e f u g e e c a m p
Kyegegwa, Uganda · Low cost and emergency housing
Teacher Elena Giral Alonso · MCH 2023
Team · Brittany Siegert, Stephany Pavón, Jerónimo Nazur, Camila Cano, Ángela Tamayo
Kyaka II stands as a community nestled in the western sector of Kyegegwa, a district marked by a notable proportion of
refugee households identified as highly economically vulnerable. This initiative presents a plan for the establishment of tran-
sitional/semi-permanent residences to accommodate around 2000 individuals.
This visionary project recognizes the unique challenges faced by the residents of Kyaka II, aiming not only to address imme-
diate housing needs but also to foster a sense of stability and resilience within the community. The endeavor envisions more
than just physical structures; it aspires to be a cornerstone in rebuilding lives and offering a renewed sense of hope to those
who have endured displacement and adversity.

28. Languages
S. Sudan 67%, Congo 32%, Others 11%
Population Age & Gender Breakdown
Households
People are displaced to Uganda
Specific needs
Women´s skills
rea assigned for refugees, Kygegwa
Refugees’ Incomes
The Government & Host Communities
Women´s occupation SWOT analysis
Opportunities
External
origin
Internal
origin
Strengths
Threats
Weaknesses
design and construc-
tion experience
don’t speak the
language
lack of experience in
the field
unfamiliar with the
context
fertile land and
agriculture skills
contact with
international agen-
cies and NGO’s
high amount of
rainfall
can’t assure safety of
refugees
the will to help
local knowl-
edge
textile skills
creation of
local markets
rainwater
collection
60% are below
18 years old
local diseases
lack of
medicine
host communi-
ty (local)
Traditional local construction materials
Total Population
119,906
80%
Woman &
Children
Total Households
32,436
Female-headed Average house-
hold size 7
Total Asylum
Seekers
1,049
Woman at risk
44% Cash assistance
21% Farming
17% Casual labours
Child at risk
Disability
Single parents
Older people at risk
medical condition
Unaccompanied or
separated
20%
Youth 15-24
51%
Female
3%
Elderly
Provide land for settlement of refugees and share
with them social services such as health, water,
and education.
9% 8%
0-4
12% 12%
5-11
8% 8%
12-17
21% 19%
18-59
1% 1%
60+
Total Refugees
118,857
Adobe Blocks
Lime Finishes
Stone/Earth Foundations
Wood Framed Walls
Metal Roofs
Bamboo Braiding
Wattle + Daub Walls
Thatch Roofs
Men´s skills Men´s occupation
58%
Farmer
67%
Farmer
Uganda:
English, Swahili and other local languages
D.R. Congo:
French, Swahili and other local languages
South Sudan:
English
24%
Livestock
32%
Livestock
23%
Domestic laborer
31%
Domestic laborer
67%
Farmer
32%
Farmer
32%
Livestock
26%
Mechanic
31%
Domestic laborer
43%
Driver

29. Facilities
800m
400m
Site
Cluster - Possible remaining land division Possible collective worskpace for agriculture or farming
Shops and commecial activity towards the public space
Site - facilities and services in the center Security strategy eyes towards the street Commercial streets front gallery
Lightning strategy - streets + latrines
ECD Health Post
Primary school Health Centre II
Secondary school Health Centre III
Vocational school
Child Friendlly Space Water Treament Centre
Tap Point
UNHCR / IOM Office Bore Hole
Reception Centre Well
Protection Desk
WFP Distribution Site OPM Office
WFP Warehouse Police
Trading Centre Community Centre
Fuel Pump Womens Development
Centre
Youth Centre
WFP Distribution
Site
Youth Centre Water Treament
Centre
Tap Point Health Post Womens
Development
Centre
Vocational
School

30. Phase 01
Phase 02
Phase 03
Phase 04

31. Phase 05
Axonometric
Section + materials
Shelter strategies - Rainwater collection for irrigation
Tall sloped roof with vegetation
Cross ventilation
Solar panel
Roof with vegetation
Bamboo roof structure
Street light with solar
panel
Corrugated metal roof
Bamboo windows
40cms rock stem wall
Compacted earth floor and
woven bamboo mats
Adobe walls with
lime finish
Bamboo gutter

32. c l i m a t i c t y p o l o g i e s
Barcelona, Spain · Climate, metabolism & architecture
Teacher Javier García-Germán · MCH 2023
Team · Santiago Aguirre, Camila Cano, Gabriel Barba
The daily implications of sustainability are intricately intertwined with people’s everyday lives, influencing everything from local
lifestyles to daily rituals and how individuals inhabit their homes. In the context of Barcelona, the Mediterranean climate plays
a pivotal role in shaping the way of life.
The project introduces distinct passive strategies, starting with a robust wall that serves as a central element during both
winter and summer, showcasing a proactive response to the climatic nuances of the region. Towards the south, the mass is
reduced until finishing with pergolas and balconies of cross-laminated wood.

33. Barcelona, Spain Protection
Protection
Cooling demand
Heating demand
PREDOMINANT
DIRECTION: East
PREDOMINANT DI-
RECTION: North-East
Summer Winter
Wall
26°C
Thick
and
doble
height
walls,
high
thermal
inertia
Wind speed
0.5 m/s
Exchange
Exchange
Exchange
Sweating
evaporation
Floor 26°C
Thermal inertia
Heat trans-
mission
Heated during the
morning
Wind
20°C
Wind
28°C
Body
37.5°C
Heat trans-
mission
Floor 37°C
Wall 39°C
Body 35°C Body 35°C
Body 36°C
Wall 23°C Over-
night cooling
Heat
transmission
Heat
transmission
Wall 39°C
Floor 37°C
Heated during
the morning
Wall 23°C
Overnight
cooling
Floor 23°C
Shadow that protect
from the sun
Thick vernacular walls
with high thermal
inertia
Body 36°C
Wind speed
2.5 m/s
Sweating
evaporation
Wind
23°C
Body 37°C
Inside
Solar exposition during spring: Wall = 0%, Floor = 100%
Solar exposition during summer: Wall = 0%, Floor = 25%
Outside
275 cm
300 cm winter solstice 29°
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Solar exposition during summer: Wall = 0%, Floor = 25%
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34. Section
Ground floor plan
Compact earth block
Cross laminated timber
Recycled concrete
Doble glazing
Barcelona
Renew forests
Reduce
construction time
New Infrastructure
Demolish concrete
Sand + Limestone
Gravel + Water
CO2
CO2
CO2
Sika addi-
tiveadditive
CO2
1 4
5
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3
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4
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1 2 3
0 10 m
1 6
2 5
3 4
Cross lam.
Earth block
Glaze
Concrete
Winter
Summer
Roofed plaza winter
Open plaza winter
Open plaza summer
Roofed plaza summer

35. Unit 2 - Floor plan 1 Floor plan 2

36. Axonometric

38. 2 5 0 c o o p e r a t i v e s o c i a l h o u s i n g d w e l l i n g s
Zurich, Switzerland · MCH 2023
Teachers Anne Lacaton, Diego García · Academic setting
Team · Paloma Romero, Alejandro Yañez, Hector Herrera
The project’s core principles revolve around generous living, transitional spaces, the capacity of appropriation, and spatial
possibilities. The aim of the proposal is to challenge the mundane, shedding light on elements that, due to the routines of
daily life, often elude our notice. It’s about those in-between spaces that tend to escape our attention.
This perspective is approached through layering intermediate space that serves as a mediator between the urban environ-
ment and the intimate ambiance of the residence. Underlining the importance of community spaces that encourage coexis-
tence and social interactions between residents.

39. Existing buildings Interwining mezzanine
Green corridors conection
Floating work stations
Ground floor plan
Zurich public area river Corridor as a street Roof top concert
0 20 m

40. Housing general plan
Longitudinal section

41. Vertical conection and green house Summer corridor
Winter corridor
Terrace Axonometric Open plan flexibility
Housing unit
0 5 m

42. Tipology small
Tipology medium Housing streets section
Tipology large

43. Winter strategy
Layering Cross ventilation
Layering Shading Temperature management
Thermal inertia Green house effect Heating
Summer strategy
20º
70º
20 Cº
22 Cº
25 Cº
20 Cº
15 Cº
5 Cº

44. u n d e r g r o u n d c u l t u r e
Madrid, Spain · Residential productive towers
Teachers Juan Herreros, Pedro Pitarch · MCH 2023
Team · Santiago Aguirre, Vyoma Popat, Krishna Yadav
The “Productive Residential Towers” seeks to reimagine and craft contemporary communal housing models in light of the
trials posed by societal, economic, health, and environmental crises in urban settings. These challenges are notably evident
in underutilized high-rise corporate structures, prompting a transition toward more multifaceted functions and integration into
mixed-use urban environments. Simultaneously, there is a growing demand for productive pursuits within the city. Our core
goal is to create flexible, vibrant urban environments that adapt to residents’ evolving needs and the wider community. To
achieve this, we’ve designed an around-the-clock underground cultural hub that blurs program boundaries. These activities
are intimately connected to three pivotal facets of contemporary life for the newer generations: technology’s role in daily
living, in-person leisure for connectivity, and body and self-expression.
Level 20 - casino and restaurants
Level 12 - thermal baths and sports facilities

45. d o m e s t i c f r a g m e n t s
Atacama, Chile · Activities and Architectural Elements
Teachers Elli Mosayebi, Álvaro M. Fidalgo · MCH 2023
Team · Camilo Meneses, Hector Herrera
In this project, our focus revolved around spatial elements and collective activities: seeking to enhance extra-privacy, provide
spaces for repair, and create dynamic stages for interaction.
The wind, ever mischievous, playfully dances through the arid expanse, stirring the heat and sand into a fiery waltz. In this
seemingly desolate landscape lies a concealed paradise, a clandestine refuge awaiting discovery. Rivers, sculptors of hidden
wonders, carve through the terrain, revealing enchanting oases. These verdant havens sparkle with life, offering a secluded
stage for rejuvenation amidst the dramatic theater of heat and sand.

46. Section
Ground floor plan

47. Section zoom
Axonometric
Detail

48. MCH Portfolio
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